News Article Comprehension 29

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Julie He
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the UAE's GDP per person compare to that of Britain or France?
Lower than Britain or France
Equivalent to Britain or France
Higher than Britain or France
Not mentioned in the article
Answer explanation
The article notes that although the UAE's GDP per person exceeds that of Britain or France, it is often seen as part of the Global South.
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the UAE's political and economic status?
Autocracy with a closed economy
Democracy with an open economy
Autocracy with an open economy
Democracy with a closed economy
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What makes the UAE potentially the third most important country for AI, according to the article?
Access to vast oil reserves
Strong political alliances with major powers
Development of the Falcon open source large language model
Extensive investments in clean energy projects
Answer explanation
The article mentions that the UAE, through its access to capital, computing power, and data, has trained the Falcon open-source large language model, leading some experts to consider it the third most important country for AI after the U.S. and China.
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does Singapore's ascent differ from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as mentioned in the article?
Singapore's economic growth is driven by oil reserves.
Singapore rose to prominence during a golden age of globalization.
Singapore is a closed autocracy.
Singapore's GDP per person is higher than Britain or France.
Answer explanation
The article contrasts the ascent of Singapore with the UAE by noting that Singapore's rise coincided with a golden age of globalization, unlike the UAE, which is seizing opportunities in a time of chaos and disorder.
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the central theme of the article "Lessons from the Ascent of the United Arab Emirates"?
The history of Dubai's economic development
The impact of climate change on the United Nations
Strategies for success in the multi-polar age
Geopolitical alliances in the Middle East
Answer explanation
The main focus of the article is on how the UAE has navigated and thrived in the multi-polar age, showcasing its political and economic strategies.
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